Why are my kittens squinting and pawing at their eyes with discharge?

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Hi! I have a couple of kittens that are almost six months old and lately they’ve been squinting one eye and occasionally pawing at it, cleaning it excessively. The discharge is a mixture of clear and white fluid. I’m unable to make it to the vet until tomorrow but I’m super worried. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear the kittens aren't feeling well! It's possible an upper respiratory infection is causing the eye issues (you may also see coughing, sneezing, fever, changes in appetite, nasal discharge, etc) or there is something irritating the eye, or the eyes became injured from play, etc. If you've already got a vet appointment scheduled, you can use a warm washcloth to clear any debris from the eyes in the meantime to help keep them more comfortable and keep them open. If they are pawing at the area a lot, an Elizabethan (cone) collar is also a good idea to keep them from rubbing at it and worsening the irritation.

Why are my kittens squinting and pawing at their eyes with discharge?

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